What All Indie Filmmakers Should Be Learning From French Cinema
The first French film I ever saw in theaters was Swimming Pool by François Ozon, which left me…
Writing
PODCAST: An Interview With Literary Manager & Writing Consultant Whitney Davis
Micro-budget films have increased in technical quality by leaps and bounds over the past decade, but many still…
3 Story Structures Designed For True Micro-Budget Films
Story structure is the backbone of just about every film, and a true mastery of stucture is critical…
My Full Review Of Aaron Sorkin’s Screenwriting Masterclass
Having never attended any sort of traditional film school, I’ve always taken it upon myself to self-educate as…
PODCAST: How To Find Existing Writing Material To Direct
While some filmmakers absolutely love the writing process and consider themselves true writer-directors, many others prefer to focus strictly on…
How To Make A Micro Budget Feature Film – Part 1: Story Development & Writing
I’m currently knee deep in post-production for a micro budget feature, and have made a point a point to…
3 Of The Most Critical Elements For The Success Of Any Short Film
On the surface, short films can appear to be far easier to execute than features, but in reality…
This Simple Beat Sheet Technique Will Help You Finish Your Feature Screenplay In Record Time
Over the last year or so I’ve been developing a feature film, and after experimenting with countless different story ideas, I…
Convention Vs. Cliché: The Truth About Crafting A Truly Original Film
The regular readers of my site know that most of the content I write about is production and post…
How Taking The ‘Slow Burn’ Approach To Directing Can Improve Your Film Dramatically
There is no denying that the pace of the average feature film today is faster than ever before.…
Why The Greatest Writers and Directors Will Always Focus On The Subtext, Not The Text
I am a firm believer that just about any story idea can be turned into an Oscar winning…
Feature Film Journal #1: Developing A Story Worth Telling
I write a lot on this site about cameras, writing techniques, gear reviews, and other filmmaking tips – but…
